Globally, we have seen cases of UAs disrupting airport operations, as well as being used for criminal activities, such as for smuggling, and to conduct terror attacks,” said the joint statement. “Such flights may pose a danger to public safety and security. The authorities will also have the powers to take down any unauthorised cross-border UA, or drones.Īs technological advancements improved the capabilities, flight distance and endurance of UA, these devices are able to fly further and carry larger payloads. Small UAV must be operated during daylight hours, never directly above other persons, and within the licensed operator’s visual line of sight. (25 kg.) that can be used for commercial applications according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 legislation. This is a new framework for cross-border UA operations that supplements the existing one within Singapore which was introduced in 2015, said CAAS and SPF in the joint statement. Small UAV an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 lbs.

Offenders may be fined up to $50,000, jailed up to two years, or both. SINGAPORE: From Nov 21, cross-border unmanned aircraft (UA) operations will be prohibited unless they are issued with a permit, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Nov 20.Īny UA operator found operating a UA into or out of Singapore illegally will be liable to prosecution by the authorities.

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